Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels increase during pregnancy, affecting about 10% of expectant mothers in the US annually. It occurs in pregnant women who have no prior history of diabetes. There are two types of gestational diabetes:
- Managed through exercise and nutrition.
- Requires insulin or other medications.
The treatment aims to maintain blood sugar control, often involving physical exercise, a specific diet, insulin injections, and frequent blood sugar tests. With proper management, complications from GDM are often controllable and avoidable.
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
- Mild Gestational Diabetes
- Severe Gestational Diabetes
- Postpartum Considerations
- Monitoring and Regular Check-ups